Henley fires 61, up 2 on Scheffler at Tour Champ.
In the opening round of the Tour Championship, Russell Henley shot a remarkable 9-under 61 to take a two-shot lead over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The event, held at the relatively accessible East Lake course, saw Henley capitalize on the favorable conditions to put together an impressive performance. Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion, is currently in second place, trailing Henley by two strokes. The Tour Championship is the final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and the winner of the tournament will also claim the overall FedEx Cup title and the substantial prize money that comes with it. The strong start by Henley sets the stage for an intriguing weekend of golf, with Scheffler and other top players looking to chase down the early leader.
Note: This is an AI-generated summary of the original article. For the full story, please visit the source link below.
